Actually, Sunday as a day of rest will have to wait for one more Sunday. Ironman training has been very heavy on the weekends – today, Cliff did the Team Mango Pre-Ironman Triathlon Challenge as a relay – a friend swam 1.2 miles, then Cliff rode 15 hilly miles, and ran 6 hilly miles. Mango races are always lots of fun…they usually start at the pier, are varying distances, and are free!
While Cliff was bike/running, I was on a great run with a friend – we did about half of the Ironman course. The time went by so fast as we talked and talked; she has Ironman experience and lots of run/coaching tips which she was so happy to share…and I was so happy to receive!
Most Sundays we’ve been able to get the workouts done in time to make it to the 11:00am church service. Toward the end of the workout, along with thinking of what would be really good to eat (a hamburger, or a salad with grilled chicken and lots of replacement salt (!)…yummmm) the real “reward” is to go to SRM Church and let the great music encourage and calm me. Then comes the message, which is always delivered by Pastor Tex knowledgeably and humorously – he has a way of getting across spiritual truths while making it very interesting.
Today the message was on “That’s My God” and specifically on a few of the names of God; one being “El Shaddai,” which means God Almighty. We were encouraged to never doubt what God can do in any circumstance.
When I’m on long training rides or runs, I love to sing in my head…usually short verses, like the Planetshakers song, The Anthem. If you’re familiar with the song, you know it has one of those never-ending tunes…this one can keep me occupied for a long time! Hallelujah, You have won the victory. Hallelujah, You have won it all for me. Death could not hold you down, You are the risen King. Seated in majesty, You are the risen King…and repeat!
Tomorrow is the Ironman swim with my sister and a friend – hopefully the water will not be as wavy as the picture, and we will swim with dolphins! And sharks! And beautiful fish!
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